A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3514643 Details
Epoch: 162 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3516536 epoch_slot_no: 17336 block_no: 3514479 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-12-16 22:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb7473737c7263b11c8be7fc043b09cc6b5db782fcd6be27c87d0a8c9c6f6c46Block Operator
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